Every week on Undeceptions we’ll explore some aspect of life, faith, history, culture, or ethics that is either much misunderstood or mostly forgotten. With the...
Welcome to season XIV of Undeceptions!Anthropology has a reputation for being the most “godless” of all the sciences. The so-called Father of Anthropology, Sir Edward Burnett Tylor, abandoned his faith as an anthropologist, declaring religion was “animalistic”. But religion hasn’t gone away - and many anthropologists are now realising there might be something to belief after all …(00:00) - - Coffee and anthropology
(09:08) - - What is anthropology?
(14:25) - - Edward Tylor, the 'Father of Anthropology'
(19:28) - - Why is anthropology so godless?
(21:25) - - James Frazer
(34:35) - - E.E. Evans Pritchard
(41:52) - - Mary Douglas
(49:03) - - How Christine became a Christian anthropologist
(52:39) - - What is the "good life"?
(54:31) - - Victor and Edith Turner
(58:59) - - Cultural relativism
(01:02:41) - - Five-Minute Jesus
(01:09:34) - - Good God, good anthropology
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REWIND: Jesus Philosopher
The cliche: ‘faith’ is the antithesis of knowledge, of wisdom and therefore “Christian philosophy” is an oxymoron, right? For this Undeceptions rewind, we speak to two Christian philosophers who explain why that’s not the case. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 57 'Jesus Philosopher'.
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REWIND: Danger - Proselytising
Why are Christians such god-botherers? Is it possible to share your belief system with someone who doesn’t accept it without being a jerk? In this Undeceptions rewind, we revisit a conversation about why Christians are so committed to sharing their faith with others - and why, if done right, it can be life changing. If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 33 'Danger: Proselytising'.
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Introducing Small Wonders season 4
Words can change lives – whether on paper, on screen, or spoken down a phone line.A library has an abundance of words – and an abundance of opportunities to change a life.After a long break, Laurel Moffatt returns with season 4 of Small Wonders!Undeceptions is pleased to introduce our listeners to this podcast in our network. Each episode of Small Wonders offers a brief but piercing look into a topic. The clarity the desert brings. Hurricanes and hard relationships. Finding reason in the middle of a ruin.These quiet but profound observations about life uncovers lessons learned. Lessons from broken and beautiful things that are polished to perfection and set in rich audio landscapes for your consideration.Subscribe to Small Wonders wherever you get your podcasts.
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On Hell
Hell is one of the most difficult parts of Christian belief - but of all the characters in the Bible, no one comes close to using the word "Hell" as much as Jesus does.So, what did he mean, how is it plausible, and what does it matter?
Every week on Undeceptions we’ll explore some aspect of life, faith, history, culture, or ethics that is either much misunderstood or mostly forgotten. With the help of people who know what they’re talking about, we’ll be trying to ‘undeceive ourselves’ and let the truth ‘out’.
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